noun🔗ShareTeufel, DämonenAn evil creature."In the old story, the villagers believed devils lived in the dark forest, bringing bad luck and fear. "In der alten Geschichte glaubten die Dorfbewohner, dass Teufel im dunklen Wald lebten und Unglück und Angst brachten.religionmythologysupernaturalcharactersoulbeinginhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDer Teufel, Satan(with article) The chief devil; Satan."The priest warned the villagers against worshipping false idols, saying only the Devil's influence leads to sin. "Der Priester warnte die Dorfbewohner davor, falsche Götzen anzubeten, und sagte, nur der Einfluss des Teufels führe zur Sünde.religionmythologytheologysupernaturalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTeufelA fictional image of a man, usually red or orange in skin color; with a set of horns on his head, a pointed goatee and a long tail and carrying a pitchfork; that represents evil and portrayed to children in an effort to discourage bad behavior."During Halloween, many children dress up as devils to get candy. "An Halloween verkleiden sich viele Kinder als Teufel, um Süßigkeiten zu bekommen.mythologyreligioncharactersupernaturalmoralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTeufel, DämonenThe bad part of the conscience; the opposite to the angel."The devil in me wants to let him suffer."Der Teufel in mir will ihn leiden lassen.soultheologyreligioncharactermoralmindphilosophysupernaturalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBengel, Teufel, SatansbratenA wicked or naughty person, or one who harbors reckless, spirited energy, especially in a mischievous way; usually said of a young child."Those two kids are devils in a toy store."Diese beiden Kinder sind Bengel in einem Spielzeugladen.characterpersonattitudefamilyreligionmythologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTeufelszeug, SchwierigkeitA thing that is awkward or difficult to understand or do."That math problem was a devil."Diese Matheaufgabe war eine Schwierigkeit.thingabstractChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareHölle(with an article, as an intensifier) Hell."She is having a devil of a time fixing it."Sie hat eine Höllenzeit, es zu reparieren.supernaturaltheologyreligionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareKerl, MannA person, especially a man; used to express a particular opinion of him, usually in the phrases poor devil and lucky devil.""That poor devil failed his exam again; he must be so disappointed." "Der arme Kerl ist schon wieder durch die Prüfung gefallen; er muss sehr enttäuscht sein.personcharacterlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareStaubteufelA dust devil."We watched as two small devils danced across the dry, empty field, swirling dust into the air. "Wir sahen zu, wie zwei kleine Staubteufel über das trockene, leere Feld tanzten und Staub in die Luft wirbelten.weatherenvironmentnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTeufel, Dämonen(Christian Science) An evil or erring entity."According to Mary Baker Eddy, sickness and fear are not God's creations, but rather devils whispering negativity into our minds. "Laut Mary Baker Eddy sind Krankheit und Angst nicht Gottes Schöpfungen, sondern vielmehr Dämonen, die Negatives in unsere Gedanken flüstern.religiontheologysupernaturalsoulChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareÖdland, Brachland(in compounds) A barren, unproductive and unused area."devil strip"ÖdlandstreifenareaenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTeufelsgerichtA dish, as a bone with the meat, broiled and excessively peppered; a grill with Cayenne pepper."My grandfather loves to make devils – spicy, broiled chicken wings – whenever we have a family barbecue. "Mein Großvater liebt es, Teufelsgerichte – scharfe, gebratene Hähnchenflügel – zuzubereiten, wann immer wir ein Familien-Barbecue haben.foodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareReißwolf, KrempelwolfA machine for tearing or cutting rags, cotton, etc."The old textile factory still used devils to break down the fabric scraps for recycling. "Die alte Textilfabrik verwendete immer noch Reißwölfe, um die Stoffreste zum Recycling aufzubrechen.machineindustrytechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTasmanischer TeufelA Tasmanian devil."The wildlife park had two devils, one named Kevin and the other named Sheila. "Der Wildpark hatte zwei Tasmanische Teufel, einen namens Kevin und den anderen namens Sheila.animalnatureorganismChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAusscheidungsrennen, TeufelsrennenAn endurance event where riders who fall behind are periodically eliminated."The cycling race, called "devils," was brutal; each lap, the last rider was out until only one remained. "Das Radrennen, genannt „Teufelsrennen“, war brutal; in jeder Runde schied der letzte Fahrer aus, bis nur noch einer übrig war.sporteventraceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVerteufelnTo make like a devil; to invest with the character of a devil."The gossip relentlessly devils her reputation, twisting every action into something malicious. "Der Klatsch verteufelt unerbittlich ihren Ruf und verdreht jede Handlung in etwas Böses.characterinhumansupernaturalreligiontheologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareÄrgern, quälenTo annoy or bother."My little brother often devils me by hiding my things. "Mein kleiner Bruder ärgert mich oft, indem er meine Sachen versteckt.characteractionattitudehumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Shareals 'Teufel' arbeiten, unbezahlt für einen Anwalt oder Schriftsteller arbeitenTo work as a ‘devil’; to work for a lawyer or writer without fee or recognition.""As a young law student, she devils for a senior partner, hoping to gain experience and build her resume." "Als junge Jurastudentin arbeitet sie als 'Teufel' für einen Seniorpartner, in der Hoffnung, Erfahrung zu sammeln und ihren Lebenslauf aufzubauen.workjobwritinglawliteraturebusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareWürzen, scharf machenTo prepare (food) with spices, making it spicy:"My mom often devils the eggs with mustard and paprika for our picnics. "Meine Mutter würzt die Eier oft mit Senf und Paprika für unsere Picknicks.foodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
